Monday, June 30. 2008

There was much activity in the Car Department this weekend. In addition
to the regular work on the cars (NSL 749; PCC car; Baldy; wood "L"
trailer), there was work on some more cars for the upcoming Trolley
Parade. Yes, if you can, you should come out for the Fourth of July
annual Trolley Parade. The NSL 229 and 251 made their way's over to the
pit for some simple inspection. Again, these rare cars are just getting
a check before the trolley parade.

The
S105's window's are ready to go in. Work on this engine will be easier
now, as the diesel department has graciously let enough space in barn 2
for this engine to be inside to have the work done on it. Thank you.

Another
major event that took place was the shuffling of barns 6 and 7. A lot
of rare equipment made it's way to the light of day to be switched to
another track. You will have to come out and see the new line up in the
barns. It should make somethings more efficient to run.

Respectfully submitted,Joel Ahrendt

Friday, June 27. 2008

Sorry this is so late this week, but at least it will be up before this weekend.

Not
a lot of shop work per say got done over the last weekend. It was
Chicago Days, in which we were paying tribute to the event that took
place 50 years ago. That was the day in June that the last street car
ran in Chicago. So this year on Chicago Days, we had a slide show and
tours on Saturday. There was also a lot of historic equipment that
normally doesn't see the light of day out for people to see. Sunday was
little more reserved, but we still were able to provide a good
experience for those that visited. Much thanks to those in the Car
Department and other departments that helped prep the cars and displays
for a big weekend. Work resumed on Monday and the restoration continues.

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